Winter in West Michigan | 2025
The snow has officially fallen and the holidays are getting us into the winter spirit already! Here’s a list of activities and events that are great for the winter months in West Michigan! Christkindl Markt grand rapids – Nov 15 – Dec 23 This might be one of the biggest talking points in the Grand […]
12 Unique Shower Venues in the West Michigan Area
Planning a shower of some sort? Whether you’re planning your besties bridal shower or your baby shower or another fun event, we’ve got a fun list to share! Planning a bridal shower, baby shower, or small event with your people can be fun but also stressful when it comes to the question: Where should we […]
10 Restaurants with Outdoor Patios in Grand Rapids | 2024
A list of 10 outdoor patios in Grand Rapids to visit this year! The local businesses that make Grand Rapids home are nothing short of amazing and make for a great date night, night out with friends and family, or just a solo date (because hey, you deserve it!) Here’s a list of ten great […]
Big Changes Coming to Real Estate This Summer: What You Need To Know If You’re Buying Soon
Big Changes Coming to Real Estate This Summer: What You Need to Know If You’re Buying Soon Hey there Home Buyer! There are several changes making their way to our West Michigan Real Estate Market, Effective August 1st Due to a recent class action lawsuit, the National Association of Realtors (NAR) is rolling out new […]
The Hard Truths About Downsizing Your House
The hard truths about downsizing As you can see from the title, we want to talk about the difficult parts of downsizing so you are prepared ahead of time. This may seem like a non-issue to some, but trust us, you’ll want to think some of these things through beforehand. So, let’s talk about downsizing […]
How to Sell a House While in Distress
How to sell a house while in distress If you’ve decided to sell your house for a reason that may not be ideal, we are here to help. Selling while in distress is something we are not strangers to. This may include selling while getting a divorce or selling a house for a loved one […]
How To Sell Mom’s House Now
How to sell mom’s house ORIGINAL POST FROM THE LOCAL ELEMENT Losing a parent is one of life’s most challenging experiences. As you are walking through the natural stages of grief, there’s also the need to address estate-related issues. One of those bigger tasks is often selling a home. We’ve been on this journey with […]
Spring in West Michigan
Spring in West Michigan Each season brings new and exciting opportunities! Greater Grand Rapids and West Michigan are great places to be in any season. Spend your time downtown Grand Rapids in the winter for World of Winter, hop over to The Tulip Festival in Holland in the Spring, spend time at Lake Michigan in […]
Activities for the Kiddos in Greater Grand Rapids
Things to do with Kiddos in Greater Grand Rapids West Michigan is beyond kid friendly and we’re here to share with you some of our favorite spots to hang out with kids in the Greater Grand Rapids area! Frederick Meijer Gardens: This is definitely at the top of our list for a reason. Not only […]
Grand Rapids Local Coffee Shops We’re Loving
A list of local coffee shops that are worth a shout out in Grand Rapids!